Hawks Corner
Hello, HACC Hawks!
Welcome to the student newsletter. HACC is dedicated to providing news that matters most to you in an easy-to-read format. We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support you.
This newsletter is shared with all current HACC students.
Thank you!
HACC's Core Values
Excellence:
We set high goals and achieve them.
We consistently perform above our own and others’ expectations.
We provide exceptional service to all.
Innovation:
We challenge the status quo.
We continually strive to develop new and creative approaches to the education and training needs of our communities.
Inclusivity:
We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and empathy in all we say and do.
We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
We create a learning environment that appreciates diversity.
We respect the shared governance decision-making process.
Integrity:
We behave in a manner consistent with our core values.
We are honest, open and truthful in our statements and actions.
We provide the most accurate information available in all communication.
Welcome Back!
Since the fall 2021 semester is quickly approaching, we would like to welcome back our returning fellow HACC students. If you are a new student joining HACC this upcoming semester, we would like to extend a big welcome and we hope you enjoy your time as a HACC student. We all need a break from assignments and studying hard, so Student Involvement has some exciting upcoming events for students to participate in.
Here are some of the events we will be having throughout the fall semester.
Esports Tournament on Discord
9/11 Anniversary in the Schools Webinar
Sisters of Color Meeting
PSECU Financial Education Webinar
Outdoor Drive-In Movie
Hispanic Heritage Month events
Plus, so much more! We hope to see you there! Be sure to sign up for email and text notifications to stay up to date on the latest here at HACC, as well as any upcoming events we will be having.
Remember to #MaskUpHawks!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued revised guidance related to masks.
As a reminder, HACC has not changed its policy regarding masks since the start of the pandemic. Anyone approved to be on a HACC campus – even if they are fully vaccinated – is required to wear a mask that completely covers their nose and mouth at all times while on campus. The College’s official guidance on mask expectations can be found here.
Wearing a mask is a simple but important measure to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Thank you!
Need YOUR student ID card?
We know you have been waiting patiently for this time, and we are excited to welcome you back. To be considerate of your time and ensure a smooth process, we are offering appointments to receive your photo ID. Please be sure to check your Hawkmail for an email about scheduling your time to come to campus. Timelines and updates can be found at hacc.edu/StudentID. Thank you!
C.A.R.E Center Virtual Meet & Greet
Please join the C.A.R.E Center for a Virtual Meet & Greet to get to know the team, hear our stories, learn more about what the Center has to offer and build relationships. The C.A.R.E Center is looking forward to welcoming you back and we cannot wait to meet you!
The C.A.R.E (Consultation Advocacy Referral Empowerment) Center is a one-stop shop to assist students with nonacademic barriers that are impeding on their success inside the classroom. The C.A.R.E Center assists with connecting students to HACC and community resources to aid with: child care, food, health care, housing, mental health services, social services and transportation. If you or another currently enrolled student is seeking assistance please complete an intake form: https://www.hacc.edu/Students/CARECenter/index.cfm
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, from Noon - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hacc.zoom.us/j/94332081073
Meeting ID: 943 3208 1073
Update on Financial Aid Availability
Effective immediately and continuing until at least Oct. 1, financial aid services will be provided in a remote-only format. If you are seeking financial aid support, please use one or more of the following options:
Email: financialaid@hacc.edu
Phone: 1-800-422-2222
Hawkstop Zoom Session: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/4531370780#success (Available Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Remote Appointment Request: Use this link to schedule an individual financial aid Zoom appointment and get help with FAFSA completion.
This change is only temporary, and we hope to return to on-campus service in early October.
Learn How to Help a Friend Who Is Hurting
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which is a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, this month is used to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. The goal is to ensure that students, faculty and staff have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention Session
Who: All students are welcome to attend
What: A training to raise your awareness about suicide
When: Sept. 21, 2021 from 4 p.m. -5 p.m.
Where: Remotely using this Zoom link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/99010128764
Why: To prepare you to help a friend in need
How: The training is provided by HACC’s mental health services partner, Mazzitti & Sullivan
To keep up-to-date and find out what programs are happening, you can:
Visit the HACC Events Calendar
Log in to your myHACC account, click the Navigate button, then click To-Dos and Events
Log in to your myHACC account, click the Brightspace (D2L) button, then click Student Resource Center and Lounge at the top of the page
For more information about HACC’s mental health services, please go to hacc.edu/mentalhealth.
Important Dates September 2021
September 2021 fall semester
Sept. 4 - 6 Labor Day Holiday (College closed)
Sept. 13 Late Fall classes begin
Sept. 21 Last day to apply for spring 2022 semester HACC Scholarships
Tuition Refund Dates/Deadlines
Sept. 2 - Last day to withdraw with a 100% refund for 1st 7-week classes
Sept. 6 - Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund for 1st 7-week classes
Sept. 7 - Last day to withdraw with a 100% refund for 14-week classes
Sept. 20 - Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund for 14-week classes
Sept. 20 - Last day to withdraw with a 100% refund for Late Start classes
Sept. 30 - Last day to withdraw with a 50% refund for Late Start classes
Coming Next Issue
Registration for winter/spring classes begins next month
Let Us Help You!
Planning for and working toward your career goals is no easy task. No matter where you are in your career development or
decision-making process, Career Services is here to provide resources and knowledge to help you succeed.
Career Services is here when you need us. Check out our landing page at www.hacc.edu/Students/CareerServices/index.cfm to
view the details of upcoming workshops and career fairs; see career resources, handouts and guides; explore College Central Network (CCN),
or schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor. Let Us Help You to Explore, Discover and Connect to reach your career goals!
Let Us Help You – EXPLORE!
Let Us Help You – DISCOVER!
We are here to guide you as you investigate careers and majors that match who you are. Check out online resources like “What Can I Do with This Major” or the “Occupational Outlook Handbook.” Discover how Experiential Learning Opportunities like informational interviews, job shadowing, and service-learning projects can help you determine if a career is right for you and further your career path. If you are seeking to learn more about possible career paths, mark your calendar for fall 2021 Internship Week! Choose from a variety of workshops like “What are Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOPs)?”, “How to Create an Internship Search,” or How to be Successful in Your Internship;” participate in a scavenger hunt and meet companies’ representatives at the Internship Fair.
Let Us Help You – CONNECT!
When you’re ready to start the job search process, Career Services is here to assist you with developing your resume and cover letters, to prepare you for interviews and to guide you in developing your personal brand and professionally representing yourself – in person, on social media and in your communications. We are here to help you connect with potential employers and search for employment opportunities through our Career Mentoring Network, Career Fairs, and our Online Job Board – all of which can be accessed through College Central Network (CCN), HACC’s Career Services platform. If you are ready to begin your job search, enlist in “Career Fair Boot Camp” to get in shape for HACC’s fall Career Fairs. Bootcamp Drills include: Resume Development, Preparing for the Interview, LinkedIn/Networking, and Personal Branding. Register and suit up to meet employers in your field –Fall Career Fair dates and details can be found on CCN https://www.collegecentral.com/hacc/.
One More Class!
Students are encouraged to consider participation in the College’s One More Class initiative, which aims to shorten students’ time to graduation by having you take an additional course each semester. Contact Academic Advising today through remote advising for assistance in the course registration process and to talk about adding one more class for the fall semester. It is certainly not too late! HACC offers late-term classes that start on Sept. 13 and second 7-week courses that start on Oct. 23.
Did you know... studies have found taking a slightly heavier course load will not only help students to graduate on time, but is also associated with higher grades and continuing on each semester toward their degree?
Get Help Paying for Internet Service
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
Transfer Services - Welcome to the Fall 2021 Semester!
Ready or not, the fall 2021 semester is upon us. Your professors are busy preparing the course syllabus and ready to begin class. At the same time, you are ordering your textbooks and organizing your academic calendars. Some of you may even be thinking about where you will transfer after completing your associate degree at HACC. Transfer Services has a few events planned this semester for students who want to get started and learn about transfer opportunities.
Find all transfer event information at www.hacc.edu – Transferring Services for additional information and registration links:
- Business Career Fair – Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
- Transfer Fair – Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, 2021; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Transfer Services Presentation
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
We look forward to getting you transfer ready! Please contact us at transfer@hacc.edu with any questions.
What is Student Access (formerly Disability) Services?
Student Access Services is committed to a more equitable educational opportunity and full inclusion for students requiring accommodations for disabilities, temporary or permanent.
What is the purpose of Student Access Services?
Student Access Services has multiple purposes.
Help students achieve educational objectives
Offer support services
Provide academic accommodations
Promote a supportive learning environment
Promote student independence, program accessibility and a psychologically supportive environment
How May I Contact Student Access Services?
Advice from Instructors/Professors for a Successful Semester:
Introduce yourself at the beginning of the semester.
Let your professor know of your disability. Also, if you are comfortable with doing so, let your professor know of your academic fears.
Tell your professor what works for you and what does not.
Stay positive and focused on your goal.
Smile and be courteous.
Discover and use your learning style to your best advantage.
Understand your professor wants to help you but maybe hesitant to approach you first.
Develop an academic relationship with your professor.
Attend class each time it meets.
Challenge yourself to participate, even if that means asking and/or answering only one question per class.
Make appointments to see your professor privately, if needed.
When a situation arises and you are not sure what to do, contact your SAS coordinator
Student Access Services (SAS) Survival Guide:
Student Access Services created the SAS Survival Guide to help students learn and navigate all of the various supports at HACC. SAS will continue to update this guide with new information as it becomes available. Click above or use this link: https://sites.google.com/hacc.edu/sasfall2020survivalguide/home
Join Our Amazing New Student Orientation Team!
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you excited to share your story and what you have learned?
Then apply now to become a HAWKGuide with the New Student Orientation Unit! Develop your leadership skills, find new friends, and be more involved with HACC students as a peer mentor and leader.
For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.collegecentral.com/hacc/ or email us at orientation@hacc.edu.
Meet Your Student Government - SGA
Who We Are
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- Student Government, or SGA, is the student voice among faculty groups, administrators, and other elements of the College. We sit on committees, allot budgets and address the issues, requests and concerns of students across HACC’s five campuses.
- SGA meets weekly during the semester. This fall, meetings will take place via Zoom from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesdays starting Aug. 31. Students do not need to hold a position in SGA to come to meetings.
- Get to know us! Reach out, attend a meeting or apply to hold a position in SGA.
I am a U.S. Army Veteran and a first-generation immigrant. I am in my last year of nursing school and already hold another advanced degree. I joined SGA because I feel I have something I can bring to the table with my background and experience, and I am hoping to make HACC a better place for all students.
I am a bilingual business professional, a HACC student, a hard worker and a mommy. I joined SGA aspiring to further my knowledge and career. I am highly organized and detail-oriented with more than five years of experience managing computer programs and financing services.
I came to HACC in fall 2020 after spending eight years as a barista, a kitchen prep and a catering manager. In my role with SGA, it is my priority to make sure students have access to the academic resources, student involvement opportunities and social connections they need.
I am a nontraditional student, a mother and a grandmother. The reason I joined SGA is to give a voice to those who do not or cannot have one.
I am a student, a loving wife, and a mother of three awesome kids. I joined SGA because I want to be a voice and a light to anyone I can help while attending HACC. One day I plan to run my own nonprofit that will help young kids and adults that are homeless or coming out of jail and need support.
I joined SGA because I noticed that virtual learning was negatively affecting our identity as a college. I want to work on regaining the sense of camaraderie that we should feel as students. I also joined because I remember when the Lebanon campus was great—I would like to see us get back to that.
I am a rising sophomore on track to graduate in spring 2022 with an associate degree in Computer Networking Technology. I was drawn to SGA because of my hopes for cultivating an equitable and inclusive atmosphere at our school. In my free time, you can find me hiking at Boyd's Big Tree Preserve in Harrisburg, where I am from.
I started my education at HACC on the way to obtaining a master’s degree in anthropology. I love to travel and visit national parks. I joined SGA not only to better myself as a student and leader but also to delve into the college experience, helping as many classmates as possible along the way.
Learn More
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SGA is recruiting to fill vacant positions during Fall 2021 Special Elections. Expect to hear more about this recruitment effort in the coming weeks. Fill out this Expression of Interest Form if you’d like to be first on the list to find out about holding a position in SGA.
Email SGA@hacc.edu to say hi, ask questions, raise advocacy concerns or request the Zoom link to weekly meetings.
HelpforHawks@hacc.edu
Did you know that there is a resource just for you? Need help and not sure where to go? Have a concern about fall 2021 on campus? Let us help YOU!
Feel free to send your request or concern to HelpforHawks@hacc.edu. You will receive a response within three business days. If we can’t assist we will make sure we get you to a person who can help!
If you have an emergency please contact Campus Safety at 717-780-2568.
Join Wellness Professionals
Join wellness professionals for Weekly Wellness Zoom classes from Aug. 30 to Dec. 4, 2021. Whether your goal is to manage your stress, be more mindful or increase your fitness level, there is a class for you. Are you a beginner? No problem, these 45-minute classes can be modified in intensity for any fitness level. All are welcome!
Sponsored by: Wellness, Athletics, Recreation and Engagement
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